Assistant Professor Interaction Technology
Job description
The cluster Interaction Technology of the Department of Information and Computing Sciences is recruiting an Assistant Professor. As prospective candidate you have expertise and experience in scientific research and education in relevant areas of computer science and information science. The research lies in the area of technologies for interaction between different media, virtual worlds, users, and their environment. The teaching tasks lie primarily in the bachelor studies Computer Science, and Information Science, and the master program Game & Media Technology. It is expected that the Assistant Professor will develop an independent line of research within the field of interaction technology in cooperation with the other members of the cluster Interaction Technology.
This cluster researches new techniques for engaging interaction between users and various forms of media, such as images, movies, sounds, music, virtual characters, as well as augmented and completely virtual worlds. For this, various modalities, such as movement, touch, sound, brain signals, and other forms of bio-signals are investigated. We focus on the design, development, analysis and evaluation of new concepts, models and algorithms for innovative interaction. We take human aspects such as validation, efficiency, efficacy, communication, perception, cognition and emotion into account.
The work tasks for this position include:
- Performing scientific research in the field of interaction technology.
- Acquiring research funding and supervising PhD students.
- Developing and teaching courses, especially in Computer Science, Information Science, and Game & Media Technology.
- Supervising student projects, internships, and Master theses.
- Taking care of dessimination and valorization in the domain of serious gaming.
- Performing organizational activities within the cluster, department or faculty.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with a PhD in a relevant area. Experience in academic education within a university setting is desired. The candidate shall have published on relevant areas in international conferences and journals. Well-developed teaching skills and command of English in speaking and writing are a requirement. Candidates who prefer part-time employment are also invited to apply.
Offer
We offer an attractive position in a dynamic environment. The appointment is for three to five years. The position is full-time, but part-time employment is possible. The salary is between € 2890 scale 10) and € 5,020 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time appointment depending on education and experience. Additionally, excellent secondary benefits are provided, such as 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end of year bonus. We offer a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible working conditions. For more information see the terms of employment: http://goo.gl/nMy83.
About the organization
The Department of Computer Science (see http://www.cs.uu.nl) is nationally and internationally renowned for its research in computer science and information science. The research of the department is grouped into four clusters: Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Worlds, and Interaction Technology. Its research focus is on Game Technology, one of the four research focus areas of the Faculty of Science. Both the Department and the Faculty strive to strengthen the fundamental research in computer science and information science with applications in gaming technology and expand in the domain of interaction technology.
The Department offers bachelor programs in computer science and information science, and four English-language research master-programs including Game & Media Technology. High enrollment figures and good student ratings indicate the success of our educational programs.
Additional information
For more information please contact Prof. dr Remco Veltkamp at tel. +31.30.253.4091, or email R.C.Veltkamp@uu.nl.
Apply
Your application must contain a motivation letter, your CV with publication list, teaching and research statement, and contact details of at least two references. You can respond via the link: http://goo.gl/4pG1I.
The deadline for applications is 1 May 2013.
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